Intersections of Farming, Climate and Health: An On-farm Summit in Northern Montana

Food As Medicine Begins In The Fields

J U L Y 1 1 & 1 2 , 2 0 2 5 | Q U I N N  I N S T I T U T E  &  V I L I C U S  F A R M S

Join us for an immersive two-day event that explores regenerative agriculture, innovative food and farming systems, and health-driven practices. Participants will engage in field tours showcasing sustainable farming techniques, including dryland vegetables, crop rotation, and health-driven genetics. Experts will discuss food as medicine, featuring local programs. Topics include the economics of stewardship, food education, and how health providers can support resilient, local food and farming systems, and foster meaningful conversations building healthier communities.

Meals (included in tuition): 

• Friday Dinner: catered by Farm To Crag (F2C) featuring beautiful Montana-grown food. DF, GF, NF and vegetarian options available.

• Breakfast: catered by F2C, Kamut portage, local fruit, Vilicus breakfast bars, local bacon, hot beverages. DF, GF, NF and vegetarian options available.

• Lunch: catered by F2C and Vilicus, delicious sandwich spread in the shade. DF, GF, NF and vegetarian options available.

Lodging (not included in tuition): 

• Havre hotels

• Airbnb Havre/Big Sandy

• Big Sandy Motel 

• Fantastic camping spot 15-20 minutes from the Quinn Institute down at the white rocks, right on the Missouri. From there, it is another hour and half to Vilicus in the morning. 

Quinn Institute (325 Kamut Lane, Big Sandy, MT 59520):

From Billings - 3 hrs, 45 mins

From Bozeman - 4 hrs, 15 mins

From Helena - 3 hrs

From Missoula - 4 hrs

From Kalispell - 5 hrs

Havre, MT

Right in between Vilicus and Quinn - 45 minutes from either

Vilicus Institute (23856 Road 265 North, Havre MT, 59501):

From Billings -  4 hrs, 30 mins

From Bozeman - 5 hrs, 15 mins

From Helena - 4 hrs

From Missoula - 5 hrs

From Kalispell - 4 hrs, 50 mins

Lori Byron (Montana HPCP) - Chairperson | lori.byron@montanahphc.org

Esther Smith, DPT, Cert. MDT (Farm To Crag) - Exec. Director | esthersmithdpt@gmail.com